Daily styling, exposure to wind, sun and extreme temperature changes, and chemical processes can leave hair dry and damaged. According to the researchers from Proctor and Gamble's Beauty and Grooming Division, once hair is significantly damaged, it's impossible to permanently correct. However, deep conditioners can help to improve the appearance and protect hair from further damage. Homemade deep conditioners created from vitamin-rich natural ingredients, such as honey and olive oil, add moisture and tame frizz in damaged hair.
Step 1
Use a knife to cut open a fresh, ripe avocado. Use a spoon to remove the pit and scoop out the flesh of the fruit from the skin. Put the chunks of avocado into a small bowl.
Step 2
Pour approximately 1/2 cup of honey into the bowl. Use a fork or a mixer to combine the avocado and honey until they reach a smooth, creamy consistency.
Step 3
Pour in approximately 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil to the avocado-honey mixture. Use the fork or mixer to incorporate the extra virgin olive oil in to the mixture. The finished mixture should have a smooth, slightly thick, green appearance.
Step 4
Chill the mixture in the refrigerator to help it maintain a thick consistency until you're ready to use it.
Step 5
Rinse your hair with warm water to help open the cuticle of the hair strand. Wrap hair in a large towel and press any excess water out.
Step 6
Scoop the avocado-honey-olive oil mixture out of the bowl and apply to your hair. Start at the ends of your hair and work your way up. Be sure to completely coat your hair strands with conditioner.
Step 7
Cover your hair with a plastic chemical processing cap. Allow the deep conditioner to soak in to your hair for at least 15 minutes. For more effective conditioning, sit under a hooded dryer set on high for 15 to 20 minutes. Alternatively, you can use plastic wrap over the plastic chemical processing cap to trap more heat to your hair.
Step 8
Rinse the avocado-honey-olive oil deep conditioner from your hair with warm water. Apply a gentle shampoo and follow up with a moisturizing conditioner. Repeat this process at least monthly for the best results.
Tips and Warnings
- You can use extra virgin olive oil alone to give yourself a hot oil treatment every week to help deep condition extremely dry hair. Pour some extra virgin olive oil in your hand and, starting with the ends, rub through your dry hair. Cover your hair with a chemical processing cap and take a long, hot shower. Use a gentle shampoo to remove the olive oil from your hair and follow with a moisturizing conditioner.
Things You'll Need
- Knife
- Avocado
- Small bowl
- Spoon
- Honey
- Fork
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Plastic chemical processing cap
- Hooded blow dryer (optional)
- Saran wrap (optional)
- Towel
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